Ravi Sharad Lakdawala, MD
Ravi Sharad Lakdawala is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Beverly Hills, CA with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Ravi Sharad Lakdawala, MD has practiced internal medicine for 15+ years, working in independent practice. A Boston University School of Medicine graduate since 2011, he brings 15+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 43% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 32% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2064dNPPES updated 2020-09-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
8641 Wilshire Blvd Ste 300, Beverly Hills, CA 90211-2921
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.58%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California1.58% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better83.5%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
557
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
291
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,789
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $730k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+39%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.1k received from industry
117 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Ravi Sharad Lakdawala's NPI.
Patient Reviews
No patient reviews yet. If you've seen Ravi Sharad Lakdawala, your feedback helps other patients.
Review PolicyAll feedback is moderated before publishing. We verify reviewer identity where possible and enforce a one-review-per-provider policy. Full guidelines →
Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2011
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Board certified · Sep 27, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
15 years in practice
Experienced
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Education & Training
Boston University School of Medicine (Class of 2011)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 210032
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Ravi Sharad Lakdawala
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ravi Sharad Lakdawala for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Beverly Hills required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ravi Sharad Lakdawala
NPI records show Dr. Lakdawala as active with telehealth listed in Beverly Hills, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 652-9162.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
Is this your profile?
Verify credentials, update practice details, and manage telehealth.
Medical Disclaimer: NPI Telehealth is a provider directory for informational purposes only. This page does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Provider data is sourced from the CMS NPPES federal registry and public Medicare datasets. NPI Telehealth does not verify clinical qualifications beyond federal records. Data may not reflect real-time availability — always contact the provider's office directly to confirm details before seeking care.
Contact Ravi Sharad Lakdawala
Practice Location
8641 Wilshire Blvd Ste 300, Beverly Hills, CA 90211-2921
Mailing Address
8641 Wilshire Blvd Ste 300, Beverly Hills, CA 90211-2921
This is a provider directory. Contact the office directly to schedule appointments.
Related Providers
Nephrology Internal Medicine in California
See allGerson Charles Bernhard, MD
San Francisco, CA
John P. Kane, MD
San Francisco, CA
Yzhar Charuzi, M.D
Los Angeles, CA